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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1941
Page
4
The column notes sunshine in Washington and across the country boosts mood and business prospects after a dreary period. It cites brighter greetings, improved hospital and home conditions, and renewed optimism among merchants following Christmas dullness.
This piece urges Washington to pursue growth and development in 1941. It notes population growth beyond 5000, the need for planning and cooperation, and reflects on the town’s centennial history since Joseph Adams built the first house on South Iowa Avenue. It calls for a strong civic push to make the year successful.
The 1936 county centennial event in Washington faces a stark contrast between 110 degree days and forthcoming cold clear days. Officials and residents anticipate more sun and frigid air, while coal miners hope for better business as winter tightens its grip.
Official notice before the Iowa State Commerce Commission outlines a filed action by Iowa Southern Utilities Company of Delaware Centerville Iowa to obtain a franchise to erect and maintain poles wires towers cables and other fixtures for supplying electricity for lighting water and heating in Washinton County readied for commission review.
The Iowa State Commerce Commission schedules a hearing for a proposed electric transmission franchise across public lands roads and private property in Wash ington County Iowa. The plan includes 2300 and 6900 volt lines with specific route descriptions and a hearing set for January 28 1941 with written objections due five days prior.
Store records ongoing trouble as children visit to read latest comic books over the counter. Clerks report disruption and demand better supervision to prevent loitering and blocking sales.
A humorous exchange notes women buy 65 percent of men's neckwear. Mapel jokes about quarrels with husbands prompting mothers to visit. Ruth and Joe tease about home life and spouses. The witticisms reflect domestic banter and social humor.
Arch Ward notes Broadway audiences applaud the MC as he quips about using the Army and Navy to “play Notre Dame” while many spend beyond means to impress people they dislike. The Catholic Digest quote on modern life frames conspicuous spending and social performance.
A fragment from a radio song notes missteps shaping destiny and offers skeptical maxims about advice and authenticity The piece references a holiday feast in Amman where boiled camel is served with extravagant stuffing and humorous quips about a pot large enough to boil a camel
Dec 26 1940 at Des Moines Iowa the Iowa State Commerce Commission attests Geo L McCaughan secretary file B-4565. The fragmentary text includes humorous quotes and a joke about postage and laundry with no clear outcome or decision.
American fur farms produce 300 000 silver fox pelts each year with a further 50 000 pelts imported in normal years.
Saint Paul reflection frames 1941 as a year of service to Christ. Sunday school at 9:30 features Elijah Miraculously fed and the Widow's Dead Son Raised from 1 Kings 17. Mrs. R. B. Downs leads as superintendent. Morning worship at 10:45 includes communion and sermon God’s New Order. Crusaders at 6:30 and evangelistic service at 7:30. Midweek schedule lists Tuesday Bible study Wednesday prayer meeting Friday preaching.
A 1941 church notice urges regular Sunday services and morning worship at 10 45 with Sunday school at 9 45 and evening worship at 7 30 Messages for trying times are offered by Minister C Breidenthal Christian Endeavor at 6 30 pm sponsors P Allan and Neva Bradford Visitors welcome to all services
Sunday services at 11 o'clock in the church on S Iowa Ave invite the public. The Lesson Sermon will center on "God" with Golden Texts from Psalms 65 and James, featuring quotations from the Bible and Mary Baker Eddy's Science and Health with Key to the Scriptures.
The church hosts Sunday school at 9 45 a m and morning worship at 10 46 led by district superintendent Dr L L Weis The Epworth League lunch and fellowship follow at 6 p m with a 6 30 meeting then an evening service at 7 30 The day features organ preludes and anthems by the church music staff and quartet arrangements with Miss Kathryn Vacha and Loren Sutherland listed as performers
Organ Prelude Adagio from Sonata in E minor Rogers Solo The Holy City Adamsa Mrs Bruce Lipscomb Offertory Air from Water Music Handel Anthem Beside Still Waters Haneblen Soloist Ralph Kleese Organ Postlude Rejoicing in Hope Mansfield Organ Prelude Contemplation from The Holy City Gaul Anthem Glory to the King of Kings Jomes Thompson Anthem A Song of Peace Sibelius Organ Postlude Now Let Us Come Before Him Bach Director of Music Carolyn Hamilton Organist Helen Harvey
The Baptist congregation announces Rev. Alfred Trenerry begins his ministry with services this Sunday at 9 31 am Sunday school and 10 45 am worship. Evening sermon on New Year and a reception Monday for the pastor and family. Prayer meeting Wednesday at 7 30 and planned hymns and organ music.
The Church of Nazarene invites all to Sunday school at 10:00 A M morning worship at 11:00 A M and gospel service at 7 30 P M with sermons The Heavenly Footman and Unsafe Life Boats A prayer meeting is Thursday at 7 30 o'clock Pastor Jay S Phipps extends hospitality to strangers who may visit once.
The notice urges attendance at the first Sunday in the new year with emphasis on not letting ordinary matters keep worship from Sunday services.
Sunday schedule lists Bible school at 9 30 A M Supt Vernon Witting with classes for all ages and worship services at 10 45 A M and 7 30 P M Sermons titled The Living God in Our Midst and Great Chapter Series Ps 23 Christian Endeavor Society meets at 6 30 P M with music led by organists and choirs.
Trinity Lutheran at 302 East 2nd Street offers Sunday School at 10:00 A M and Morning Worship at 11:00 A M led by Pastor William F Krueger.
Rev Earl Dale presiding at Brighton Route 1 church with 11:00 morning worship on What is Christianity sermon. Evening candlelight mission service at 7:30. Howard Mangold superintendent leads 10:00 church school. Boy Scout meet 7:00 Monday. mid week prayer 7:30 Wednesday. Welcome all.
In hope of favorable roads and weather the Prairie Flower Baptist Church posts the Sunday plan. Bible school starts at 10 A M and worship at 11 A M. If roads are bad the service will be held at 607 S Iowa at 11 A M. C E Strong, Pastor.
Morning Bible school and worship at 10 and 11 A M. Union service at 7 30 P M. The sermon at 7 30 will be preached by Rev. George Pennington. A cordial invitation to all community members to worship this Lord's day in the New Year.
The Ainsworth Methodist Church lists a 10 A M Sunday School, 11 A M worship, 6 30 P M Epworth and Junior Leagues, and a Thursday 7 30 P M midweek service at the parsonage starting January 9. The midweek service will continue weekly to involve all age groups. Pastor John A Nye encourages participation.
Ainsworth United Methodist Church invites all without a church home to Bible study at 10 o'clock followed by morning worship at 11. The Lord's supper will be observed during worship. Evening worship is at 7:30 with Young People's hour at 6:30. Happy New Year from Pastor W. H. Hemphill.
Bethel and Cotter churches invite all to attend Sunday worship. Mid winter Communion service themed I Believe. Bethel offers 10:00 Sunday school and 11:00 morning worship with Communion. Cotter offers 10:00 Sunday school, 6:45 C. E. meetings, and 7:30 evening service with Communion led by Rev. M A Robeson.
Sunday school at 9 30 a m led by J W Rich superintendent morning worship at 11 with theme Grant of Power children's story A Quart Cup Epworth League at 6 30 union services at 7 30 p m theme Things Real and Practical Universal Week of Prayer observed Jan 5 to 13 Rev Lester H Bill pastor
Sabbath school at 10 A M led by Mrs Ida Wooley with morning service at 11 A M theme Look Forward Junior Missionary society meets Tuesday after school at the home of Mrs Marian Waters Rev R M McCracken pastor.
Sunday school at 10 A M. Latimer Davis leads. Sept Christian Endeavor meets at 6 30 P M.
The Salem Presbyterian Church lists a communion service at 10 A M and Sunday school at 11 A M on Sunday. The C E Society meets at 7 00 P M for a consecration service led by Pastor Rev David C Davies.
An advance editorial argues civilization as a shared stock and dividend from Nature. It urges ambassadors to prefer silence to misstatements and reflects on positive recollections of 1940, urging kindness and recognizing bright spots despite the year’s faults.
The 1788 election began on September 13 after 11 states ratified the Constitution. North Carolina and Rhode Island did not participate, leaving 69 electors who voted when the Electoral College met with absences from New York Virginia and Maryland. George Washington won the presidency.
In Williams Town, Thomas F. White, a cider-tasting stamp dealer, reportedly licked 5 000 stamps in a day as a dubious remedy and to wash away the taste with old fashioned cider.
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